HOW TO BE A GOOD

INTRODUCER
AND
GUARANTOR ?
3 Birthday Gifts

Present You Future You Eternal You

 Meaning & Significance of Life
Present You Future You Eternal You
Reflects a time when Reflects an Represents our
we are youthful, inevitable effects precious true self
lively and of time. End up as that is bright and
untroubled. decaying skeleton permanent.
and ashes
(part of earth).
Life is impermanent. If focus on pursuing From Buddhaland. It
physical comforts, our time and efforts is solemn, tranquil,
invested is on a lost cause. pure & has boundless
Make best use of this life; nurture the true wisdom.
qualities within us and carry on divine work
saving others
 Conclusion
◼ Now is time for Tao to be transmitted to all.
◼ Awakened by the Truth, we become more
mindful of our roles and responsibilities.
◼ Establish a pledge to bring salvation to others
◼ Diligently cultivate, accumulate virtues and
spiritual merits to prepare our onward journey
home.
Action Points
During this pandemic, can do the
following:
◼ Repentant sincerely
(clear our debts and past mistakes)
◼ Invite people to receive Tao
(plant good deeds, accumulate merits)
◼ Recite Maitreya Buddha Sutra
(clear the negative energy)
◼ Make new vows
(to overcome our karma)
 INTRODUCER

Why &
What the Benefits?
Importance of Being Of an Introducer

Introducer is like a bridge between Buddhaland and Earth

.

We should not take our roles lightly

 Benefits of Being Introducer
◼ Nurturing our Compassionate hearts and
Improve our Cultivation (lower our ego & develop tolerance)

◼ Fulfilling one of our 10 vows

(Vow #9 to share Tao with others)

◼ Earn Merits & Respected for our deeds

◼ Awaken Others (walk on Bright Path & realize true purpose of life)
◼ Guide others to lead a happy life & build a harmonious world
◼ Gratitude of a life time
INTRODUCER
How & What?
 How to become Introducer?

◼ Set a good model, carry the image of TAO.

◼ Practice cultivation by being compassion,
humble, respectful and patience.
◼ Create affinity by being friendly and
approachable.
◼ Show care and concern.
All these must be sincere & come from
TRUE HEART.
 Introducer Roles
◼ Bring people to receive Tao.

◼ After receive Tao, encourage them to attend Tao

Seminar and classes.

◼ Inspire them to involve in Tao’s work.

◼ Guide and support them in their cultivation

especially when they face life challenges.
 Encouraging people to receive Tao (1)
◼ Our sharing can focus on (i) preciousness of Tao,
(ii) own cultivation journey – insights and
happiness (iii) impact of cultivation and (iv)
meaning of life.

◼ Do not put special emphasis on the word “Tao”.

Tao is only a term but it is the Truth and Principle.

◼ Our attitude should be calm and agreeable

and not arrogant or too self-confident.
Encouraging people to receive Tao (2)
◼ Make only positive comments about other
religions. Remain friendly and objectively analyze
the difference between Tao and religions.

◼ Do not indulge in loud, empty talk or extreme

views and biases.

◼ Share objectively and in accordance to Tao.

◼
 After receive Tao (1)
◼ Know their feelings and experience; help them to
understand Tao better.

◼ Follow up with information to increase their

confidence on Tao.

◼ Arrange meeting with senior members; address

questions they may have.
 After receive Tao (2)
◼ Share the benefits: impact of practicing Internal
Cultivation.

◼ Encourage them to establish habit in attending

class regularly.

◼ Inspire them to attend Tao seminar , share your

own personal experience.
 After receive Tao (3)
◼ Encourage them to go temple for prayers and
explain the benefits of returning to the temple.

◼ Contact them often, show concern for their well-

being and cultivation.

◼ When they have better understanding of Tao,

encourage them to participate in Tao temple
activities.

◼ Set a good model; take our role seriously.

WHAT IS THE DUTY OF A GUARANTOR?
To share and show that

1. TAO IS REAL

2. TRUTH (PATH) IS REAL

3. BUDDHALAND MANDATE IS REAL

 3 Questions (for us to reflect and improve)
• How is our Faith & Tao Knowledge?
1. Faith in Tao, realize Preciousness of Tao
2. Attend classes and read oracles/books

• How is our relationship with others & cultivation?

1. Genuine care for others.
2. How’s our Cultivation? Are we a good role
model?

How resourceful are we? To keep others

interested in Tao.
1. Gather resources
2. Learn from the Tao Seniors.
CONCLUSION
Why must We be GRATEFUL to our
INTRODUCERS & GUARANTOR?

❑ Because they introduce TAO to us

- Allows us to TRANSCEND from birth &
death.

❑ We are awaken from the sea of

sufferings and start to realize the true
meaning of life.
CONCLUSION
Introducer and Guarantor Characteristics
1. Be compassionate and thoughtful.
2. Serve unconditionally; bear hardships without
complain and fulfill our duties faithfully.
3. Be there for them; guide and support them
especially when they facing challenges.
4. Should not bear a discriminatory heart.
5. Non-attached to the image of status, merit and
virtue.

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Remember to DEVOTE yourselves!
Do your best to take your duty & set good example
Enlighten others and be a good disciple
Volunteer to participate and practice Tao and be
adaptable
Orient yourself without regrets
Take more time to help people
Enter the Tao way and invite others to come to the
temple

By Holy Teacher (17-Mar-01)

 CONCLUSION
◼ Chong De Tao Society has received Buddhaland
decree to continue the spread of Tao infinitely.

◼ We are deeply grateful to our Lao Qian Ren & Qian

Ren efforts in nurturing us and our society to
complete the unfinished work of Holy Teachers.

◼ Cherish this affinity and be grateful to be given the

opportunity to be an introducer.

◼ Remember our aspiration is to realise our

potential as a Buddha. Don’t give up on
sentient beings.
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 Wishing everyone

a Blessed Tao Cultivation Journey

&
may all achieve Enlightenment

in this lifetime